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Tana Carved Gourd Nativity
- Item Number
- 173
- Estimated Value
- 40 USD
- Opening Bid
- 10 USD
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to JOINT URBAN MINISTRY PROJECT INC (tax ID 20-2055113) on behalf of the winner.
Item Description
Add this unique nativity to your holiday display as a reminder of the reason for the season. This nativity is exquisitely created inside a gourd that has a removable front to reveal the inside: the Holy Family, a shepherd and three animals. The outside of the gourd features intricate carvings, all handcrafted by artisans in Kenya. Complete with banana fiber wrapped ring to securely rest and display the nativity. Slight variations in design, color and size will occur due to the use of natural gourds.
Materials: Gourd, banana fiber, raffia grass and cowrie shells
Measures: Average 7.5" in diameter, 10"H but will vary slightly
Colors: Natural, tan, black
n 1995 Claytone Ombasyi, a Christian businessman in Nairobi, Kenya, started OTIC, a privately held export and marketing company. Ombasyi, with professional experience in exporting and marketing, wanted to help local artisans connect with export markets. He operates his business with the utmost integrity and expects the same of others, encouraging artisans to consider their products a reflection of themselves and to use the products to share their vision with customers. OTIC provides export, packaging and quality control support for a number of small workshops in and around Nairobi. Depending on their circumstances, these small groups provide a variety of advantages to their artisans. Some offer training in wood carving, while others provide short–term, no interest loans. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from OTIC since 2001.
Item Special Note
Pick up or Delivery within 30 miles of Burlington.
Shipping available for an additional cost.
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